The Irish Ceilidh Band

Introducing you to real Irish Ceilidh; guaranteed to get your feet stomping! This high energy 4-piece band features an array of traditional instruments from the fiddle, whistles and the Irish Bodhran! Complete with outstanding musicianship, warm wit and Irish charm, The Irish Ceilidh Band have entertained crowds across the UK!

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Set List / Repertoire

Songs Include:
I’ll tell me Ma
The wild rover
7 drunken nights
Galway Girl
Brown eyed girl
Little old wine drinker
Fields of Athenry
40 shades of Green
Grace
Whiskey in the jar
Black velvet band
Back home in Derry
The leaving of Liverpool
Danny boy
Star of the county down
Step it out Mary
The Galway Shawl
4 green fields
The Irish Rover
Molly Malone
The black velvet band
Carrickfergus
Raglan Road
Dublin in the rare old times
Dirty old town
Come by the hills
Cunla
Green Fields of France
Rare old Mountain dew
The Working Man

Set Dances include:
The Gay Gordons
Dashing white seargent
Seige of Ennis
Strip the willow
Pride of Erin Waltz
Eightsome Reel

Instrumental Dance Tune sets include:
The Kerry Polkas
Cooleys
Monaghan Jig
Waves of Tory
Irish Washerwoman
King of the fairies
The Finnish Polka
Off to California
Kid on the mountain slip jig
The butterfly slip jig
The soldiers’ joy
The flowers of Edinburgh
The rights of Man
Tripping up the stairs
New mown meadow
Matt Cunningham polka set
Lark in the morning
Blackthorn Stick
Knocknaboul
Clare Jig
Red haired boy
Matt Cunningham set paddle me own canoe
Bucks of Oranmore
Blarney Pilgrim
Cry of the Celts
Phil the fluters ball
It’s a long way to Tipperary
The Coffin set waltzes
Planxty Irwin set waltzes

Full Biography

A great Irish Ceilidh embodies the heart and soul of Irish culture, bringing together elements of traditional music and dance! Live musicians play traditional instruments such as the fiddle, tin whistle, bodhran (a type of drum) African drum, button accordions, guitar, and singer. The music is lively and sets the tone for spirited dancing. 

Traditional Ceilidh dances are danced in formations of couples in squares, lines, and circles. Dances are energetic and rhythmic. We create a space on the dance floor where people of all ages can come together to celebrate your event. 

Our genuine Irish Ceilidh has an atmosphere of warmth, fun, and camaraderie. There’s laughter, cheers, and the occasional shouts of encouragement. Our fiddle-playing caller will teach those unfamiliar with the dances to ensure that everyone, regardless of age or experience, can join in and enjoy the fun. 

Beyond the structured dances, there's often room for spontaneous performances, be it solo dances, songs, or stories. We can walk among your guests and serenade them personally or as a group.

An Irish Ceilidh at your party will be remembered, not just for the dances or the music but, for the joy it brings, and the friendships it deepens.

Remember a great Irish Ceilidh is a vibrant blend of music, dance, joy, and pure excitement. It's an experience that will resonate deeply with those who participate, creating memories that will last a lifetime.

Recent clients have included:
Royalty
Robert Smith (the Cure)
Eastenders Cast
Orlando Bloom Movie "Romans"
Wales Millennium Centre
Welsh Rugby Union
Cardiff Coal Exchange
Cheltenham Race Festival
International Folk Festival Guernsey
P&O
Irish Ferries

Please note: For events taking place in Scotland please call for a quote.

Lineup

Default lineup: 4 members

4 Piece Band: Acoustic Guitar, Accordion, Squeezebox, Whistles, Violin, Percussion. 

Performance Times

2 x 45 minutes


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Prices

Price from £980 + travel from Vale of Glamorgan

Based on 4 members performing 2 x 45 minute sets

  • Wales From £981
  • South West From £1,388
  • West Midlands From £1,388
  • North West From £1,487
  • South East From £1,487
  • East Midlands From £1,536
  • East of England From £1,584
  • Yorkshire and the Humber From £1,584
  • North East From £1,731

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12 Customer Reviews

Performance quality: 5 stars
Sound quality: 5 stars
Behaviour: 5 stars
Communication: 5 stars
Audience engagement: 5 stars
Value for money: 5 stars
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What a great night!

5 stars - The Irish Ceilidh Band are Highly Recommended
booked The Irish Ceilidh Band for their Wedding in West Yorkshire August 2023

“We hired this band for the evening at our wedding and they were fantastic! Great music, very skilled with their instruments and really got the crowd going. Would recommend to anyone looking for Irish music”


Absolutely top notch from start to finish

5 stars - The Irish Ceilidh Band are Highly Recommended
booked The Irish Ceilidh Band for their event in Hampshire July 2023

“I spoke with Patrick a few weeks before the event. We talked for a while about song requests and the type of event, the venue and the type of event it was. The band all got to the venue early to set up and sound check. They played all the songs we requested and the quality of the music and the performance was faultless. The band truly are very talented musicians who love what they do and this shows in their performance. They engaged with the crowd and really made our celebration entertaining and fun. We loved it and would book them again tomorrow if we had any energy left from all the dancing. Real first-class act”


Superb Atmosphere

5 stars - The Irish Ceilidh Band are Highly Recommended
booked The Irish Ceilidh Band for their Wedding in Somerset

“We had booked this band to play our wedding. I am Irish and living in the UK and married in the UK, I wanted to bring an Irish element to the wedding. They were absolutely brilliant and got the crowd going. We had them play their second set in the cellar club of the venue and it was such an amazing vibe. Everyone was raving about them after. Thank you folks for helping to make our day so special!”


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5 stars - The Irish Ceilidh Band are Highly Recommended
booked The Irish Ceilidh Band for their event in Staffordshire

“Hi, everything went to plan, apart from a few electrical issues on our part. Patrick and co, were great, very entertaining. We would definitely book them again. ”


Irresistible music

5 stars - The Irish Ceilidh Band are Highly Recommended
booked The Irish Ceilidh Band for their Wedding in Warwickshire

“Patrick and the band arrived and set up quickly and were playing straight away with no fuss or bother. They instantly drew the crowd in with their excellent musical talents and feet were tapping in no time. Be prepared! As soon as they start, people begin dancing, even the least likely guests will be up and going! We had to quickly draw back tables to make a bigger dance floor. As requested, they sang a few popular Irish ballads as well as the dance favourites. Every single person said how brilliant the band were and I am truly grateful to them for making such a difference to our wedding party.”

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